Nathan Templeton, an Australian news anchor, was found dead near Barwon River in Geelong, Australia on Tuesday. He was only 44 years old.
Professionals do not believe his death is suspicious. Rather, he experienced a medical episode while he was out walking his dog.
According to Australian Broadcasting Corporation, “Templeton spent a quarter of a century in the media, with his first main on-air role at Ten News in Melbourne beginning in 2004.”
“In 2012, he switched to Channel Seven, where he covered a number of Olympic and Commonwealth Games and also tennis and AFL,” the news corporation continued. “In particular he became known for his work as a poolside reporter talking to Australia’s swimmers before and after races. Templeton also spent six years as a Melbourne correspondent for the Sunrise breakfast program.”
News Anchor Nathan Templeton Found Dead at 44
On Wednesday, his family released a statement. “Our hearts are broken for an adoring father and a wonderful friend, who’ll be missed by many,” they wrote.
Many individuals in the community feel devastated by Templeton’s passing. They shared their condolences online.
For example, Ian Chesterman, president of the Australian Olympic Committee, posted this heartfelt message: “[Nathan] loved his involvement at the Olympic Games and working with our Olympic sports and athletes at many events and activities,” he wrote.
“Nathan was always a friendly face, knowledgeable and totally fair. Many in the Olympic family will have a very heavy heart as Nathan was one of the really good people we got to work with who really cared about our athletes.”
Additionally, Sunrise shared a statement on its Facebook: “The tragic news of Nathan’s passing has left us all at Sunrise and Seven profoundly saddened.”
“Nathan was a respected journalist whose passion for storytelling was evident in all his years reporting for Sunrise and several Olympic Games. Our deepest condolences go out to his family, loved ones and especially his two young sons, during this difficult time.”
Nathan left behind his wife and two young sons.